WILMSLOW Hockey Club’s men continued their poor run of form with a 4-3 defeat at Tameside.

They got off to the worst start possible when star defender Pat Jupp headed the ball into his own goal but, after good work from Roger Eden and Simeon Mellor, Wilmslow went ahead through Eden and Willem Keune.

Tameside levelled before the break and, with dubious officiating, Wilmslow were reduced to 10 men for most of the second half, the hosts capitalising to go 4-2 up.

Matt Westbrook’s goal from a penalty flick proved no more than a consolation as the match ended 4-3.

Wilmslow wrap up their fixtures for the year at West Derby.

* The ladies seconds took on Newton-le-Willows and a great performance saw them take the spoils with a 6-1 win.

After the first half ended 1-1 due to some fine goalkeeping from Newton’s stopper, Noelle Hennesey notched her second to put Wilmslow 2-1 ahead.

A cracker from Lara Alcott was followed by Louise Charlesworth’s deflected goal to give Wilmslow an unassailable lead.

Lara Knowles and captain Sue Wright scored late on to make the final score 6-1.